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Below is a family biography included in History of Lee County, Iowa published by Western Historical Company in 1879. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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GOODRICH, J. W., far., Sec. 33; P. O. Montrose; born in New York May 20, 1801, where he remained till 28 years of age; then engaged in mercantile business for sixteen years; also contractor on the Erie Canal, and contractor on the Central, and the Illinois Central Railroads; came to Keokuk in 1855, where he engaged in speculating for four years; removed to where he now lives in 1859. Married Elizabeth Elley March 20, 1827; born in New York July 6, 1802, and died Nov. 9, 1840; he married again, to Miss Sarah Vaumont in 1843; born July 4, 1822; has one child by former wife — Smith E., and two dead — Melville W. and Louisa M.; and by present wife, four — Elliott, Mary A., William and Charles, and four dead — Edward A., Ward, Emma and Alice. Held the office of canal collector in York State two years; has been on the Board of Supervisors of Lee Co. six years; owns 460 acres of land. Both members of the Episcopalian Church; Mr. G is a Democrat.
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